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I just got back from a 60-mile ride to test the shock preload adjustment I performed on my RX3. The ride contained interstate, secondary, and tertiary paved roads, including city streets. I also rode dirt and gravel roads. Tightening the spring preload adjustment on the shock absorber a mere three turns resulted in a very significant improvement in shock performance.
The shock absorber is still reacting a little too soft for my taste, so I am going to tighten the spring preload another three turns.
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05-07-2015, 08:56 PM | #3 |
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New battery and power outlets
The WPS Li-On battery arrived today. It went into the bike with no issues. It weighs 2.4lbs, but it sure feels lighter than that. The bike fired right up.
I installed the instrument panel power outlets the other day. It was a fairly straightforward process. I removed the windshield for better access. The wings came off easily, and the outlets went back in just as easy. I was a little stumped as to where the power box goes. (I can't remember the proper nomenclature!) A quick call to Steve answered the question. It goes behind the right rear panel. Removing the plate under the pillion seat is the easiest way to access the connector. I will plug things in later tonight and see how they work. The windscreen was a little fiddly to put back on.
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05-08-2015, 11:42 AM | #4 |
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Those look well integrated into the dash, not like they were an afterthought. I'd love to find something like that for my bike.
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05-08-2015, 11:41 AM | #5 | |
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05-08-2015, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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As FastDoc might say, the prognosis is optimistic. I am going out in a few minutes to tighten the spring preload another three turns.
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05-08-2015, 04:44 PM | #7 | |
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On the rear shock is the preload changed by just turning the ring under the spring? Is there any set screw locking said ring? Any special tool used to turn ring? I don't know squat about adjusting suspension like racers do but I'm assuming I want the least amount of preload so it's not as harsh and squats down more. Then adjust dampening on shock to control the shock boing boing part of the ride? Forks seem stiff to me also. Would your ATF oil be a better choice? thanks rj |
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05-08-2015, 05:08 PM | #8 | |
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You certainly will enjoy the forks more if you replace the stock fish oil, about 2.5W, with real fork oil around 10W, or ATF. Check out the following thread. Later, I will add more information regarding the ATF I installed in my forks. http://www.chinariders.net/showthrea...386#post184386
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The rebound damping of the forks is too soft, due to the low viscosity of the fork oil. I drained the stock fork oil, and installed Mobil1 Synthetic ATF, which has a viscosity of 10W. The thicker ATF allowed the forks to function significantly better.
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05-08-2015, 12:06 AM | #10 |
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The battery looks great, as do the power outlets.
I think it is easier to install the windshield if you install the lowest bolts first. If necessary, install the windshield loosely before you install the headlight. Then it will be much easier to tighten the lowest bolts on the windshield.
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05-08-2015, 12:52 AM | #12 |
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What happened to my oil?
When I got the new battery in, I started the engine for about 30 seconds. The oil in the sight glass went away, as expected. It's been 4 hours and nothing has drained back to the case. Did I do something wrong when I did the oil change? No leaks noted. I'll check again in the morning.
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05-08-2015, 01:02 AM | #13 | |
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I filled it to the full mark. If there is no oil indicated, I'll be calling CSC. Strange problem, indeed.
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05-08-2015, 01:00 AM | #15 | |
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I made the mistake of installing the lowest bolts last, instead of first. I couldn't use needle nose pliers, or even a pair of tweezers to hold the nuts. Therefore, I had to resort to using a telescoping magnet to hold the nuts to get them started. http://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch...net-37187.html Install the lowest bolts of the windshield first.
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